JDCSigP226
CGN Regular
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- Halifax, Nova Scotia
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this part really depends on the brake design, i agree that the more effective the brake, the louder it is, BUT depending on the port shape and design, some brakes can be perceived as less noisy to the shooter then others. Being beside the rifle is never fun...
also barrel length, powder used and charge weight, effect the dB levels .
not trying to nit pick at technical details, just add some more information into the subect of loud vs quiet brakes
That new brake looks great. Should be very effective.
You might want to try a set of medium height rings (high if that is a 56mm obj) instead of the one piece mount and get that scope down closer to the barrel, you might be able to get rid of the slip on cheek rest. Is that a 20 or 30moa rail? Which reticle is in your NF? I have a x56 with RP-R2 and high speed turrets with zero-stop on my 338L, love it.
I used to have a 700P in 338 Lapua and the first time I shot it prone I learned the hard way that the stock brake had a serious deficiency. Sold the rifle before I had a chance to change the brake. Glad to see Remington realized they needed to change it as the new ones have a better design.
My DTA SRS that replaced the Remington has a much better brake and doesn't kick dirt in your face.
All good stuff. Here's an example: My 7mm Rem Mag is much louder than my 458 Win Mag. Both rifles have similar brakes. The muzzle pressure on the 7mag is probably a lot higher than the 458. I have found that the more overbore the cartridge, the louder the brake seems. I put a brake on a friend's 8mm Rem Mag. The darn thing is so loud it makes my teeth hurt. Also, the more overbore the cartridge, the greater percentage of reduction in felt recoil. For example, the brake on the 8mm Rem Mag probably reduces felt recoil by 75% (wishful thinking?) whereas the brake on the 458 reduces felt recoil by only about 40%. Have you found similar results?